A curated list of travel essentials every Gen Z artist needs—compact, creative-friendly gear for making art on the go. From sketchbooks to chargers, this is the ultimate mobile studio setup.
For Digital Sketching Anywhere
Lightweight, powerful, and perfect for illustrating mid-flight or in a mountain cafe.
iPad Air
For Real-World Color Captures
Compact and mess-free with intense pigments for plein-air days.
Funto Mini 24-Color Watercolor Travel Kit
Sketchbook That Survives a Backpack
Hardcover, lay-flat, thick paper—everything a traveling doodler needs.
Moleskine Cahier Journal Large Plain Blue 3pk
Create Your Own Bubble Anywhere
Silence airplane babies, hostel noise, and the chaos of your own mind.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Silver + Bluetooth Transmitter
Because Inspiration Has No Borders
Charge your gear in any country—without blowing a fuse.
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter with USB-C & 4 USB-A Ports
For Capturing Unexpected Magic
Smaller than a DSLR but better than your phone—ideal for travel diaries.
KODAK PIXPRO FZ55-RD 16MP Digital Camera
So You Don’t Ruin Your Neck in a Hostel Bunk
Stay ergonomic even when you're editing videos from a café floor.
Roost Adjustable Portable Laptop Stand
For Night Sketching or Content Shoots)
Don’t let bad lighting dim your glow-up or your process videos.
Lume Cube Video Conference Lighting Kit, Adjustable Brightness & Temp, Computer Mount
Backup your work on the go. Never lose your masterpiece to a random glitch.
LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB Portable HDD USB 3.0
Fanny Pack That Holds More Than Vibes
Stylish and secure for your sketch pens, passport, and snacks.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 32L Duffel
For Airport > Art Market Transitions
Comfortable enough to nap in, stylish enough to sell your zines in.
PRETTYGARDEN Women's 2PC Loungewear Set
So You Can Film Without Begging Strangers
Perfect for time-lapses, selfies, or that “look at me drawing with a sunrise” shot.
JOBY GorillaPod 3K Kit Compact Stand & Ballhead
Keep all your pens, brushes, and paint tubes in check. A chaotic artist doesn’t need a chaotic bag.
Kipling womens 100 Pens True Blue Case
For Ideas, Feelings, or Ticket Stubs
Record the weird, the wonderful, and the “why did I do that?”
SeQeS A5 Bullet Dotted Journal Notebook
Because Artists Can Be Fresh Too
Small footprint, big impact—and you smell like eucalyptus instead of overnight train.
